Live Nation and Ticketmaster Could Soon Face Federal Antitrust Lawsuit
by Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone— The Department of Justice's antitrust division is reportedly getting ready to file a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
KLFY—Ticketmaster to face federal antitrust lawsuit, reports say. Live Nation and Ticketmaster have faced widespread public scrutiny for dominance in the ticketing industry, which critics say has allowed them to raise prices on live entertainment.
Pitchfork—Live Nation to Face Antitrust Lawsuit From Justice Department: Report. Live Nation Entertainment may face an antitrust lawsuit from the Justice Department as soon as next month, The Wall Street Journal reports. The agency began investigating the Ticketmaster parent for potential abuses of power in 2022, amid outcry over various ticketing failures for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. The lawsuit would allege that Live Nation’s concert promotion and ticketing operations have undermined competition in the live music market, The Journal reports, citing sources familiar with...
Black Enterprise—Justice Department Will Reportedly Sue Ticketmaster Parent Company Live Nation For Antitrust Violations. After years of complaints, it looks like the Justice Department is finally taking legal action against Ticketmaster's parent company.